CONSERVATION FUTURES (CFT) 2019 ANNUAL COLLECTIONS APPLICATION FOR FUNDS

PROJECT NAME: Aurora-Licton Springs Urban Village Park Applicant Jurisdiction(s): City of Seattle Open Space System: Aurora-Licton Springs Residential Urban Village (Name of larger connected system, if any, such as Cedar River Greenway, Mountains to Sound, a Regional Trail, etc.)

Acquisition Project Size: .29 acres CFT Application Amount: $ 500,000 (Size in acres and Proposed number of parcel(s)if a multi-parcel proposal) (Dollar Amount of CFT grant requested)

Type of Acquisition(s): Fee Title Conservation Easement Other:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Name: Chip Nevins Phone 206-233-3879

Title: Strategic Advisor Fax 206-233-7038

Address: Property & Acquisition Services Email chip.nevins@seattle.gov

Seattle Parks and Recreation

800 Maynard Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134-1337 Date March 7, 2018

PROJECT SUMMARY: (In the space below, provide a brief, but comprehensive description of the project including goals and significance of this project)

Goal: The goal of this project is to acquire a neighborhood park in the Aurora-Licton Springs Residential Urban Village. The City is requesting $500,000 in CFT proceeds to match other City funding.

Background: The name Licton, meaning red painted water, was given by the area’s Native Americans to the iron and sulfur springs originating in what is now Licton Springs Park; the name describes the rust colors that swirl in the spring water. “Licton” is one of the few original native place names still in use in Seattle.The Interurban and Highway 99 allowed development to spread north from downtown Seattle. What started out as a retreat area around the springs is now a commercial corridor with many of the existing commercial buildings dating back decades

In the City’s 2017 Parks and Open Space Plan, the Aurora-Licton Spring Residential Urban Village is identified as having one of the largest open space gaps in the City with over ½ of the urban village not served by a neighborhood park.

1. OPEN SPACE RESOURCES Please review the attached evaluation criteria. For the proposed acquisition parcel(s), please mark those criteria that apply and thoroughly, yet succinctly, describe in the space below how the proposed acquisition satisfies each marked criteria. Please clearly describe how these criteria might be met at a landscape level, and how they apply to individual parcels. If restoration is part of the plan, please briefly describe the current condition and the hoped for restored condition that is the goal of the acquisition. A. Wildlife habitat or rare plant reserve E. Historic/cultural resources B. Salmon habitat and aquatic resources F. Urban passive-use natural area/greenbelt C. Scenic resources G. Park/open space or natural corridor add. D. Community separator H. Passive recreation opportunity/unmet needs

One of the priorities of the Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2017 Parks and Open Space Plan long-term Acquisition Strategy is the acquisition of parkland in the City’s growing Urban Villages with identified gaps. Aurora-Licton Springs is a priority for the acquisition of a neighborhood park, because it has one of the largest open space gaps in the City, with over ½ of the Urban Village unserved by a park. In addition the urban village ranks high in poverty and public health.

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2. ADDITIONAL FACTORS For the proposed acquisition parcel(s), please (1) mark all criteria that apply, and (2) thoroughly, yet succinctly describe in the space below how the proposed acquisition satisfies each marked criteria. A. Educational/interpretive opportunity B. Threat of loss of open space resources C. Ownership complexity/willing seller(s)/ownership interest proposed D. Partnerships - Describe any public or private partnerships that will enhance this project E. Is the property identified in an adopted park, open space, comprehensive, or community plan? F. Transferable Development Credits (TDC) participation B. The Aurora-Licton Springs Residential Urban Village in North Seattle and is bisected by State Route 99. The

land use in this area is a mixture of commercial and residential. There is significant development activity due to its central location and modest land cost. Because of the increased interest in the area, there is more competition for acquisition of vacant and under developed properties.

C. The landowner recently contacted the City indicating that they would like to sell their property to the City for a

park. Negotiations have not started yet.

D. The local community group, ALUV stands for Aurora Licton Urban Village, are an alliance of residents, businesses, and organizations advocating for a more vibrant and livable urban village. One of their goals is to “build pleasant greenways, active and passive parks and open spaces”.

E. The need for additional parks and open space in the Aurora-Licton Springs Residential Urban Village is documented in the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2017 Parks and Open Space Plan. The need is also identified in 1999 neighborhood plan Neighborhood Plan, which says “Work to develop new open space, active recreation and passive recreation opportunities in areas that are currently not well-served by park facilities, including the area west of Aurora Avenue North, between North 85th Street and North 100th Street..”

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3. STEWARDSHIP AND MAINTENANCE How will the property be stewarded and maintained? Does the property lend itself to volunteer stewardship opportunities or community participation? How will ongoing stewardship and maintenance efforts be funded? Seattle Parks will maintain the park. 4. PARCEL DETAILS

A. Please provide information about current and future funding targets, adding more rows if needed. Current Funding Targets (i.e. those targeted to be acquired with requested funding, and shown in red on the map described in Section 6)

Parcel Number Acreage Zoning Assessed Value1

Property Interest Sought (fee, easement, or TBD)?

0993001605 .29 acres LR3 $670,000 Fee Future Funding Targets (i.e. those shown in yellow on the map described in Section 6) - Please list the parcel numbers here (no additional information needed):

B. Please describe intended future use of the property. Neighborhood Park

C. Please identify if there are parts of the site you intend to use for non-CFT-eligible activities (e.g. more intensive recreational uses, or retaining a structure on a fee purchase2). What funding source do you plan to use to purchase the non-CFT eligible portion of the site?

N/A

1King County iMAP is a good source of information. If property is enrolled in Current Use Taxation for Forestry, the Assessor’s Office may not provide an assessed value or acreage for the parcels; feel free to note if it that is the case. 2Generally, a structure may be retained on CFT-funded fee purchase only if used for maintenance and counted within the 15% limit on impervious surfaces. A structure that is to be kept on site and used for maintenance or a non-compliant use should not be purchased with CFT funding, nor does the funding for the structure purchase count as match.

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5. PROJECT BUDGET

1) TOTAL CFT APPLICATION AMOUNTa

2) TOTAL KC PL APPLICATION AMOUNTb

CFT: $500,000 KC PL:

aAllowable CFT acquisition costs (K.C.C. 26.12.010.G): The disbursement of funds shall be made only for capital project expenditures that include costs of acquiring real property, including interests in real property, and the following costs: the cost of related relocation of eligible occupants, cost of appraisal, cost of appraisal review, costs of title insurance, closing costs, pro rata real estate taxes, recording fees, compensating tax, hazardous waste substances reports, directly related staff costs and related legal and administrative costs, but shall not include the cost of preparing applications for conservation futures funds. bKing County projects only, if requesting county share of King County Parks Levy. Estimation of property value: Briefly note how land values have been estimated (i.e., appraisal, property tax assessment, asking price, letter of value or other means). Estimate by comparable sales, subject to Appraisal by independent contract MAI appraiser

PROJECT COSTS ESTIMATED DOLLAR AMOUNT OR RANGE Total property interest value $1,000,000 Title and appraisal work Closing, fees, taxes Relocation Hazardous waste reports Directly related staff, administration and legal costs Total Project Costs $1,000,000

Funding Table: CFT can only provide a maximum of 50% of anticipated project costs. Please document the sources of match that you have received, or intend to seek, towards the target properties.

CFT FUNDING Date Funding Secured Dollar Amount CFT Funds Requested N/A Past CFT Available (i.e. funds remaining from past awards, to be spent on current target parcels)

MATCH FUNDING IN HAND Sources/Status: Date Funding Secured Dollar Amount

Seattle Park District Funding August 2014 $500,000 MATCH FUNDING STILL SOUGHT Sources/Status: Date Funding Anticipated Dollar Amount

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5. ATTACHED MAPS Two maps are required: 1) Site Map and 2) Location Map. You may also submit one additional attachment (e.g. site photo). Maps printed on 8 ½ x 11” paper are preferred, but 11 x 17” paper is acceptable if folded, three-hole-punched, and stapled with your application. Site Map Guidance: • Preferred colors/shading:

o RED OUTLINE: Current funding targets in project scope. Please label parcel numbers on targets. Additionally, add a stripe or cross-hatch pattern to identify parcels where you know you will seek only an easement.

o YELLOW OUTLINE: Future funding targets (not for current funding request). o GREEN OR DISTINCT SHADING: Existing nearby public open spaces. Please label park names or ownership.

• Show and label major watercourses such as creeks, rivers, lakes, or wetlands. • Show and label roads. • Show location of any proposed site development (e.g. parking, trails, or other facilities) or proposed site restoration. • Use aerial photo base layer.

Location Map Guidance: • Other permanently protected open spaces (private, non-profit, institutional, etc.) shown in green or distinct shading; • Show major water courses such as creeks, rivers, lakes, or wetlands; • Show major roads, arterial roads, or regional trails. • Show city boundaries and/or urban growth boundary. • Map scale: This map should show approximately a five-mile radius around the proposed acquisition(s).

Aurora/Licton Springs UV Park